Longcase Clock 

John Greenwood of Rochester

c.1795

You are bidding on a painted  face 8 day longcase clock dating from around 1795.    

The maker is John  Greenwood  of Rochester ,  Kent.   He is recorded in Brian Loomes's Clockmakers of the World as working between 1793-95,  "opposite the rump in the High Street".   This information has probably been extracted  from a business census and the rump being a geographical feature.  

The case is oak.  Have a look at the close up images to seen the grain.   The condition is very good.   It has the more desirable long door.   The hood is topped with three gilded wooden finials.   There are a few inevitable old worm holes.  These are long dead and wouldn't be a problem in todays centrally heated houses.   There is a piece of beading missing on the lower part of the trunk on the right flank where the base meets the body.   If you want me to get the work done it would cost about £50 or you could get it done yourself and it will probably be cheaper with London prices as they are.  

 The movement is solid brass with a bell chime.  It is a 8 day movement with the chime and movement run by two weights.  

The movement,  face and case are original to each other.   This is not a marriage.  

The painted face is  has a  seconds and date dial.   The finish is beautifully crazed with sharp painted roman numerals.   

The pendulum and brass faced bob are original.

The clock works well and has a pleasing steady tick. It keeps good time.

Complete with winding crank.  

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If you would like to view beforehand then please email me.   If on collection you feel the clock is not for you I am happy to forgo the sale without detriment to you.  But this is unlikely, as the clock is even better in the flesh.

This clock  would look great in a hallway or dining room.

Dimensions  88" tall with finial 83" without. x 18" wide ( at top of hood) x 9 " deep

The hood is removeable and the movement lifts out.  This means that if you would like to collect then you will not need a van just a large hatchback or estate. 

 I'm happy to quote for a personal delivery around the South East.  If I am delivering I will set the clock up.  

I'm also happy to arrange Abbey Antique to deliver.

will get this item delivered to you for a fixed price

The highest bidder may collect from South London.  

If you would like the clock delivered further afield then I can recommend Abbey Antiques.  They are a specialist mover who charge £60 plus VAT to England & Wales plus 2% insurance.  .  They also deliver to Ireland & Scotland  Setting up the clock is very easy and I can give phone support if needed.

Many thanks